Avalanche

Avalanche is a layer one blockchain that functions as a platform for decentralized applications and custom blockchain networks. It is one of Ethereum’s rivals, aiming to unseat Ethereum as the most popular blockchain for smart contracts. It aims to do so by having a higher transaction output of up to 6,500 transactions per second while not compromising scalability.

The Avalanche protocol was released by an anonymous group called Team Rocket in May of 2018. It was then developed by a group of Cornell researchers led by Emin Gun Sirer, who is now the founder and CEO of Ava Labs. 

The Avalanche Mainnet was launched in September 2020, when it also issued its native $AVAX token. 

Avalanche is an open, programmable smart contracts platform built to enable the launch of decentralized applications that are scalable and secure. 

Avalanche is designed with an emphasis on interoperability, meaning its infrastructure could be utilized by a multitude of blockchains that use $AVAX as the underlying token. 

$AVAX has a capped supply of 720 million tokens. The rate at which the maximum cap is reached is subject to governance of token holders. 360 million tokens were supplied at the genesis block, while the remaining 360 million are minted over time. 

Avalanche has gained traction with decentralized finance applications due to its high speeds and low costs. Total value locked (TVL) on the Avalanche ecosystem exceeds $13 billion as of Nov. 2021. It crossed $1 billion for the first time in late August 2021.


Avalanche's top DeFi protocols by TVL are Aave and Trader Joe. TVL represents the amount of assets being staked on a certain protocol.

SkyBridge founder Anthony Scaramucci backed AVAX One's $550 million Avalanche treasury strategy announced last year.

AVAX One launches CEO search after leader of its Avalanche treasury pivot steps down

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The newly-public company's shares are the largest issuer-sponsored tokenized stock at launch, aiming to make a point against rival third-party stock token issuers.

Securitize tokenizes $295 million of its own stock on Solana and Avalanche amid NYSE debut

BlackRock-backed tokenization firm Securitize now has shares trading on the New York Stock Exchange—or via Solana and Avalanche.

Securitize Begins Trading on NYSE as Tokenized Shares Land on Solana, Avalanche

At the end of the first quarter, the company's management raised 'substantial doubt' about its ability to continue operations.

Avalanche Treasury stock plunges 73% since debut as company's AVAX holdings lose value

In this week's edition of The Protocol Newsletter, we're looking at how FIFA is using the Avalanche blockchain to test out a new ticketing system.

FIFA wanted Avalanche's blockchain to help curb World Cup ticket scalping. Here's how it's going

The company intends to accelerate the growth of the Avalanche ecosystem and plans to acquire over $1 billion worth of AVAX over time.

Avalanche Treasury shares fall 38% on Nasdaq debut after $675 million merger

Arielle Pennington, SVP of Growth at Avalanche, stressed that the rise in these ticketing transactions before the FIFA World Cup shows how blockchain technology can be adopted in the background, integrating seamlessly into the user experience process without being promoted upfront.

Avalanche Network Explodes as FIFA World Cup Drives 60,000 Blockchain Ticket Transactions

Institutional crypto adoption has officially graduated from the "Bitcoin-only" phase.

CME Group Debuts Avalanche and Sui Futures

W3 has launched a control platform on the Avalanche network designed to manage agent-powered finance. Key Takeaways W3.io launched an AI control platform on Avalanche, already processing 200,000 daily enterprise workflows. W3 and Avalanche bridge an accountability gap for 70+ blockchains by cutting integration time to 1 day.

Avalanche Foundation Backs W3 as 200K Workflows Go Live, Accelerating AI Finance Shift

Matt Hougan explains how ETFs, tokenization, and institutional capital are reshaping crypto and driving the next phase of growth.

Inside Bitwise's Avalanche ETP and institutional strategy with Matt Hougan

The "Vanilla ETF" era is officially over, replaced by the era of the Yield-Bearing ETP.

Bitwise Debuts First Avalanche ETP with "In-House" Rewards

"Avalanche is emerging as one of the leading platforms for businesses, governments, and real-world use cases," says Bitwise.

Bitwise launches Avalanche ETF with plans to stake AVAX held

SkyMapper has introduced a dedicated Avalanche-based network that records observations from telescopes around the world, turning each data point into a secure, verifiable digital record.

From DeFi to deep space: How SkyMapper and Avalanche are securing the world's telescope records

CME Group announced Tuesday it will list avalanche (AVAX) and sui (SUI) futures contracts beginning May 4, 2026, as the world's largest derivatives marketplace continues building out its regulated crypto suite ahead of a planned 24/7 trading launch later in the month.

Regulated AVAX and SUI Futures Coming to CME Group This May

CME Group is adding to its list of crypto derivatives contracts, expanding to include Avalanche and Sui in early May.

CME Set to Launch Avalanche, Sui Futures Ahead of 24/7 Crypto Derivatives Trading Shift

The world's largest derivatives exchange is also expanding its crypto suite to include Avalanche (AVAX) and Sui (SUI) contracts.

CME Group to offer 24/7 crypto derivatives trading May 29, adding Avalanche and Sui contracts

Hedera (HBAR), up 3.6% from Tuesday, was also among the top performers.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Avalanche (AVAX) gains 4% as index moves higher

KB previously stated that it is developing a hybrid card that enables customers to use stablecoins on their existing credit cards.

South Korea's KB Card taps Avalanche for ‘hybrid' stablecoin credit card

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Eighteen crypto assets spotlight a broader regulatory shift as U.S. agencies clarify digital commodities as an open category, reshaping how blockchain-based tokens are classified and valued beyond a fixed list.

SEC Identifies 18 Crypto Tokens as Digital Commodities in Move That Could Reshape Markets

Animoca Brands has taken a direct stake in AVAX and teamed up with Ava Labs to expand Avalanche's reach across Asia and the Middle East, signaling a fresh push into institutional and regional blockchain adoption.

Avalanche Gains Regional Momentum Through Animoca Alliance

Animoca Brands has made an investment in the AVAX token and entered a strategic partnership with Ava Labs to grow the Avalanche ecosystem.

Animoca Brands invests in AVAX token, aims to expand Avalanche in Asia and Middle East

John Nahas argues blockchain's next phase is custom infrastructure for companies, not one-size-fits-all chains chasing hype.

Avalanche's business chief says crypto must grow up and solve real problems

Grayscale's Avalanche Staking ETF (GAVA) has debuted on Nasdaq, offering AVAX exposure and staking rewards.

Grayscale debuts Avalanche staking ETF on Nasdaq under ticker GAVA

Internet Computer (ICP), up 1.4% from Friday, was also among the top performers.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Avalanche (AVAX) Gains 2% as Index Trades Flat

VanEck and Ava Labs discuss the AVAX ETF, private credit on-chain, and why most crypto ETPs won't survive.

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